Bell Super Air R MIPS

I've been ridding with this helmet for a couple months now and really like it. Its lightweight and has good ventilation. I don't notice it at all while riding which is very important to me. I am a relatively new mountain biker and I bought this helmet because I wanted a helmet that could progress with me. I like the option of being able to have the chin bar when things start to get really technical or I start to jump more but also have the option of an open face for regular trail days. Its not downhill helmet and I don't intent to use it for that as I'm not a dh rider (yet) but its a great helmet for those who want a little extra protection with out all the heft of a full dh helmet. I've only had one issue so far and that was with sizing. I already own a Bell road biking helmet in size large which fits great and has a size range of 58-62cm. Bells website list the same range for the super air r Large so that's initially what I ordered. When I tried it on I could not tighten it enough. Maybe it was a faulty tighten mechanism but I returned it for a medium and it fits much better tho its close to being to snug (not enough to bother me). I also had an issue with the seller. They removed the helmet from its original packaging and shipped it in a box the was to small. It was bulging at the sides and had no protection. It left the helmet very susceptible to damage. Luckily it appeared to be ok but I think that is extremely poor business practice as it calls in to question the authenticity and condition of the product. So while I do recommend the helmet I do not recommend the seller Gotta Ride Bikes.

Ok- this helmet rocks. been wearing it for several months now and I can say it works well, it comfortable and is now my favorite, go-to helmet, even without the chin bar on. I have another brand's full face helmet that a friend had given me that is DH certified and is a really nice helmet, but at the end of the day at the bike park, I would have a sore neck from the extra weight. What? Do more heavy metal head banging reps? Sure, one could do that, but I decided to go this route and I'm very happy. I normally ride a lot of local trail with the occasional 3' high x 8' gap, but I've been venturing more into the bike park stuff (6' high 12' table tops) in the last year so I wanted something lighter for getting out to the bandit trail features. I also rarely crash head first into anything (I got the tuck/roll thing down) so I figured this would fit the bill for the royal screw ups, even without the full DH certifications. Last thing - it had been a while since I owned a Bell helmet and the helmet forehead pad had some sweat guides to channel the sweat away from the eyes- it was a great feature. I was disappointed to see that this helmet doesn't have anything like that. What this forehead pad does is slowly fills with sweat until max saturation and then dumps drops perfectly on the my riding glasses. This happens on hot, high 80's days way more often than the cooler days, but is still an annoyance. It is on par with all of my other current helmets, so I'm not dinging it any stars. I just wish it was like my older Bell. Also - This seller's "red' helmet looks more like a burnt orange than the actual red that I got. I had a suspension that this was going to be the case (see Bell's website for the true color) but was half hoping for the orange color- nope! BRIGHT red. It still looks cool and I needed the quick delivery, so I'm still good.

I put a Bafang BBS02 motor on my Rans Recumbent. Average speed for this Class 3 ebike is about 22 MPH. Going down the mountains, gravity takes her into the 30s and I have maxed out twice at 43. My simple Schwinn road bike helmet is not going to give my face and chin any protections at those speeds. I tried a cheap full face helmet but the sizing and comfort were all wrong. Then I decided to get the Bell 3R but the buckle and strap system looked exactly the same as my $20 Schwinn helmet from Wal-Mart. It seemed over priced. Fortunately the 3R was sold out everywhere and the Super R Air was available and in a decent color. The Super Air R is also lighter than the 3R. I was still expecting a tight and heavy helmet but I was loosing my nerve on some of the hills and wanted a better helmet. Bottom line; This is just as comfortable as a road bike helmet. It is only a little heavier but the perfect fit makes up for it and you will not notice the weight. The only intrusion into my field of view is a little bit of the chin guard and the visor. My first ride tonight was 32 miles and spent 2 1/2 hours with it on even during breaks. You forget it is there. I always wear a dew rag under my helmets to keep the bugs out of my hair and in the winter I wear a fleece skull cap. Both fit nicely with this helmet. The removable chin guard works OK but I spent the money on this so I could have full face protection. The chin guard is never coming off.

I ride All-Mountain to Enduro in the pacific northwes; some fairly fast and steep moto trails. We've been wearing basic helmets such as Fox and Giro and my wife has a POC but they are all just top shells for Trail riding. Well after my wife caught a pedal on a fairly steep rooty section and did a flying header face first into a large cut off stump, hiked out 2 miles in shock and went to the ER to have the hole in her face patched up... I decided it was time to replace my 5+ year old standard helmet. Here's what I like about this Bell Super Air: - It is very comfortable, looks and feels well designed - Light weight - easy to install chin bar - Good visibility with the chin bar installed - Great ventilation - Sweat seems to channel away from my eyeballs, and I can work up a good stream when riding - Does not feel like it is riding on my brow-line like the TLD I had for a short period and ditched -I love the adjustable visor, it is very functional and easy to use (no screws, just detents) Con's: The thumb adjuster for tightness is a bit small and hard to reach. I highly recommend this helmet.

This helmet is VERY light, and my wife says it's really comfortable. We both like the fact that it gives some extra protection over and above the average cycling helmet. We go eBike riding together, and I know, at some point, she WILL fall down, pretty much everyone does. The camera mount seems like it's a bit too far back, we haven't put a camera on it yet to see for sure. My only complaint, and this goes for almost all helmets of this type, is that the visor is utterly useless without being modified to pull it down farther. What's the purpose of a visor that doesn't shade your eyes?

This helmet does provide a lot of protection and fits good with the chin guard on. Howeve if you put a light on the top and go riding without the chin guard, It moves around the lot. So much so, that's very annoying.

This is my first FF and so far, its super comfortable and breathes well. Love being able to pop off the chin bar but sometimes I forget to do it at all. Color was exactly what I wanted too!

Pros: It’s lightweight. Take off the chin bar and it’s just like any other helmet. Comfortable Breathable Adjustable - the head cinch height can be adjusted by removing a pad and popping out the plastic holds. Cons Expensive. Not DH certified I bought this because in SoCal, I’m riding some chunky, fast black - double black trails and wanted something to protect my teeth in case of a fall. It’s very hot in the summers, so a Dh helmet was not going to cut it. Worn this helmet on multiple rides ranging from 7 to 30 miles on XC to blackdiamond trails and it’s been a winner. The price for ventilation and versatility of of the removable bar is worth it.

- Cuando tienes el casco entre las manos te decepciona ya que a mi modo lo percibo endeble. - En mi caso concreto, pese a ser mi talla y con las almohadillas grandes (viene con dos pares de tamaño diferente de almohadillas) no acaba de ajustarse. - Me parece un casco endeble para descenso del tipo que ante un impacto el casco no se mantiene en su sitio, la mentonera sale volando y el casco chafado. Lo he devuelto.

Il casco è sicuramente molto bello. Comodo da indossare e la mentoniera pratica da togliere e rimettere.

Content d'avoir trouvé un casque à ma taille, je peux même mettre un bonnet fin dessous. Mentonnière très facile à manipuler. Cher mais léger, super stylé and très haut niveau de protection.

Wirklich sehr toller und gut verarbeiteter Helm wie man es von Bell kennt. Lässt einem alle Möglichkeiten des Einsatzes offen.

Unser 10-jähriger ist völlig begeistert. Und ich kann es verstehen. Das Visier lässt sich leicht montieren und abnehmen, ohne ist der Helm tourentauglich in Sachen Gewicht und Belüftung. Der Tragekomfort und die Passform sind super. Das MIPS-System ist das beste, das ich kenne. Von hinten wird der Helm auch erstaunlich gut gesehen im Straßenverkehr. Von vorne leider überhaupt nicht.